Vedika Maski, a gifted artist from the city of Indore, is on a journey deeply intertwined with her profound connection to nature. Currently pursuing a master’s degree in fine arts at the esteemed Government Institute of Fine Arts, Vedika’s artwork serves as a voice for her unwavering admiration for the natural world. Vedika’s lifelong passion […]
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Introduction Contemporary artists, through their brilliant works of art, could not just draw collectors’ interest but increase the overall worth of the Indian art market manifold. While art has often been referred to as an ‘alternative’ or ‘non-traditional’ form of investment, the evolution of the Indian art market since the advent of the 21st century
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Background The Bengal region experienced partition twice, once during the British Raj by Lord Curzon as a means for his ‘divide and rule’ policy that separated the Muslim majority to the east and the Hindu majority to the West of the Bengal presidency. This was a fatal blow to Bengali nationalism. Thus, the ‘two nation
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25th September 2023. ON THIS DAY. “I’m interested only in expressing basic human emotions. And the fact that a lot of people break down and cry when confronted with my pictures shows that I can communicate these basic human emotions.” – Mark Rothko Born on this day in Russia, Mark Rothko was an abstract painter.
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Background The Nineteenth Century is considered a golden era in Bengal’s history. Significant transitions were taking place in Indian society, notably in Bengal, throughout the early decades of the nineteenth century. In a nutshell, these changes were referred to as the ‘Bengal Renaissance’. The concept of the ‘Bengal Renaissance’ signified an episode of rebirth, awakening,
Introduction In a shocking incident earlier this month, a priceless Buddha statue, dating back to Japan’s Edo Period and valued at $1.5 million, was stolen from the renowned Barakat Gallery in Beverly Grove, Los Angeles. This bronze masterpiece, weighing 250 pounds, had been in the possession of gallery owner Fayez Barakat for over half a
$963 Million Art Collection Shielded from Seizure Ahead of Ukraine Invasion Introduction Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich has reportedly restructured a trust holding his substantial $963 million art collection to protect it from potential seizures caused by sanctions. This strategic move took place in February 2022, shortly before the invasion of Ukraine. Abramovich and his ex-wife,
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In Leonardo Da Vinci’s treatise, he mentioned one name, an artist named Sandro Botticelli, as his Contemporain. Botticelli (1445-1510) was an Italian painter in the Early Renaissance, ignored for centuries and reinvented in the late 19th century. He is considered one of the greatest artists, portraying the linear classiness of late Italian Gothic and some
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Introduction Since the tragic murder of Mahsa Amini by Iran’s morality police, women in Iran have been at the forefront of a revolutionary movement known as the Woman, Life, Freedom Movement. This movement aims to challenge the oppressive regime led by Ayatollah Khamenei and protest against laws such as the “mandatory hijab” that require women
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Introduction Adi Shankaracharya, the revered 8th-century Hindu philosopher and saint, is celebrated for his profound contributions to Indian philosophy and spirituality. Born in what is now Kerala, his journey took him to Omkareshwar, where he encountered his guru, Govind Bhagwadpad. In a recent development, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan unveiled a monumental tribute
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